Hollywood Starts with Animation

"Hollywood started with animation ()"

The premiere event of "Kung Fu Panda" has officially begun!

Stephen Hillenburg, the CEO of Waterworld Animation and the director of the film, David Messer, one of the directors, and a group of creative personnel took the lead on the stage to answer questions from reporters.

As for Zucker?

Well, it's not time for Zhu Ke to play yet. And as far as Zhu Ke is concerned today, he is very willing to give up the most revealing and shining moments to others.

"Are you really not going up today?" Murdoch teased.

Zhu Ke waved his hands and smiled, "Forget it, when Blue Sky Studio's "Ice Age" was released, I didn't see you walking on the stage in person."

Hearing this, Murdoch was immediately surprised and said: "It's changed a lot, it's not like your previous style. I remember that before, as long as it was a major production produced by your company, you would praise it and stand for it personally publicity."

"That's right!"

John Lasseter, the leader of the Pixar Five Tigers on the side, continued: "When "Finding Nemo" was released, my good guy, you danced very well at that time. You have promoted the excellence of "Finding Nemo" in front of the media countless times, and even Personally appear on the WB TV network under your name to promote. This time... a rare low-key!"

"Don't tell me these things. Wasn't it a critical period for Water World Animation at that time, and if you want to go public, can I not stand on the platform in person?"

Zhu Ke said angrily.

As a big boss to promote his company's movies, of course he will spare no effort.

Don't you see that in 1995, as the boss of Pixar Animation, Jobs, in order to enable Pixar Animation to catch up with the listing boom, his face was covered up, which was even better than Zhu Ke's shamelessness.

As for now~

The company is on the right track, and it is not Zhu Ke's full shareholding. When it is not necessary, Zhu Ke is naturally willing to stay behind the scenes.

Give them the honor, but the money is still yours!

What's wrong with that, you say?

After a media reporter asked a question, "Kung Fu Panda" opened its first round of trial screenings in North American theaters.

Master of Kung Fu - Master Raccoon;

Tiny Tiger, Golden Monkey, Spirit Crane, Spirit Snake, Quick Mantis, these five outstanding kung fu masters;

The protagonist Panda Po, and his goose father and villain Taro;

Wait, all of them are on the scene!

Whether it's the full screen of red lanterns, the wooden streets, or the master's five apprentices (crane, praying mantis, tiger, monkey, snake), the creation is inspired by the five famous styles in martial arts, etc., everything, nothing. It is not full of strong ancient Chinese style.

"An old-fashioned children's film with a normal progression, predictable story is one of its missions, but the film is not bad, but it lacks surprises."

A reporter from the New York Daily Entertainment whispered.

Hearing this, a reporter from the entertainment section of the "Washington Post" sneered and said, "Dude, this is an animation, not a sci-fi or suspense film, isn't it normal to guess the next plot development? At least, this computer animation from Waterworld is infectious and motivating, isn't it great?!"

"...."

The New York Daily Entertainment reporter took a gamble.

The plot of "Kung Fu Panda" is indeed very simple. It tells the story of the panda Po from a fat house full of fantasy, under the guidance of the master, to become a new Kung Fu master and savior step by step.

The plot is very simple, but through the creation of the main creators of Water World Animation, this simple story becomes so humorous and vivid, and every character in the plot has such a distinctive personality.

That's enough, what more steamed buns and steamed buns? !

"Although the film is primarily aimed at children, the humor of Kung Fu Panda is suitable for all ages."

A reporter from The Hollywood Reporter said.

A reporter for the Associated Press said: "This summer,

Blockbusters cost more and more, but often leave audiences feeling less and less interesting. The simple and relaxed style of "Kung Fu Panda" is an exception, it is very good, I think the animation of the water world has succeeded again this time. "

Made it again?

As soon as this remark came out, it was immediately recognized and affirmed by many media reporters. At the same time, they also felt that the animation of Water World was really amazing.

Up to now, there are only three cinema animation films produced by Water World Animation, namely "Finding Nemo", "Up", and "Kung Fu Panda", which is about to hit theaters across the United States.

Since the establishment of the company for several years, only these three animation films have been produced. Compared with Pixar Animation and DreamWorks, the output is relatively low!

But!

Who dares to underestimate the water world animation?

Although the number is small, it can't stand the fact that the first two movies are huge profits!

The profit at the box office alone has exceeded hundreds of millions of dollars, and the most critical peripheral licensing and peripheral market are even more lucrative.

The current market value of Water World Animation is nearly 3 billion US dollars, which is enough to show the market's recognition and pursuit of it!

"awesome!"

Andre, the editor-in-chief of "Los Angeles Entertainment News", praised: ""Kung Fu Panda" will be a big success without any accidents. At that time, the stock price of Water World Animation will usher in a wave of soaring, tsk tsk tsk, it's amazing! "

At this moment, the audience, reporters, film critics, and invited guests at the premiere all felt that Zhu Ke would make a lot of money again. However... some people, as colleagues and competitors, But my heart is sour.

Case in point: Jeffrey Katzenberg of DreamWorks Animation!

"Boss, the water world animation is probably successful again, the one that can't be stopped." The assistant whispered.

"snort!"

At this moment, Jeffrey snorted very unhappily: "Success is success. Besides, is our DreamWorks bad? Is our "Shrek" bad?"

The assistant nodded immediately, and hurriedly said: "Boss, you are right. The premiere of "Kung Fu Panda" was done well, but who can guarantee that it will get a high box office after it is released? The market is the most direct recognition." !"

Jeffrey nodded, heaving a sigh of relief.

Yes, without an animation approved by the market, who can guarantee that it will be a big hit?

For example, the animated film "Cinderella", which landed in North American theaters two months ago, is an enduring story created by Disney Animation at a cost of US$80 million, two years, and more than 300 staff members. It can be said that the premiere was a great success!

Representatives of theater chains and film critics all expressed their great approval!

However, what about after the release?

Hit the street!

Big hit the street!

Well, the bloody kind!

"To be honest, I have some pity." Jeffrey Katzenberg said suddenly.

The assistant responded immediately: "What's the matter?"

Jeffrey said in a deep voice: "Not long ago, I also planned to create a big animation movie on the Kung Fu theme of the ancient Chinese dynasty, but now I was given a step ahead by Zhu Ke Wald, you say, I can be happy ?"

assistant:"......."

Creativity and subject matter being cut off?

hehe!

This means that Zhu Ke didn't hear it, otherwise he would have laughed out loud!

In the original time and space, the idea of ​​"Kung Fu Panda" officially came from him Jeffrey Katzenberg, and it was produced by DreamWorks. It became one of the company's best works after "Shrek". DreamWorks Animation is making a lot of money!

But now, there is nothing, nothing to do with him!

At this moment, Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at the back of Zhu Ke's head at the scene, not to mention how bitter it was.

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